Despegar
Despegar, officially known as Despegar.com Corp, is a leading online travel agency headquartered in Argentina (AR). Founded in 1999, the company has established a strong presence across Latin America, offering a comprehensive range of travel services including flight bookings, hotel reservations, and holiday packages. Despegar stands out in the industry with its user-friendly platform and innovative technology, enabling customers to easily compare prices and find tailored travel solutions. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a market leader in the region. With a commitment to enhancing the travel experience, Despegar continues to expand its offerings, making it a preferred choice for millions of travellers seeking convenience and value.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Despegar's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Despegar's score of 14 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Despegar's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Despegar, headquartered in Argentina (AR), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,037,315 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 166,315 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 871,000 kg CO2e. Notably, there are no disclosed Scope 3 emissions in the available data. Currently, Despegar has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. This lack of defined targets suggests that while the company is aware of its carbon footprint, it may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Despegar is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
